March 11, 2004

Recap| Box Score

Team Notes:

* The Rockets' win over Buffalo was their fourth in a row and gives UT its second semifinal appearance in the last three seasons.

* Toledo is now 8-0 vs. Buffalo and is the only MAC school the Bulls have not defeated.

* The Rockets tallied their most points ever (97) in a MAC Tournament game and equaled a MAC Tournament record for most free throws attempted (45).

* UT shot 55 percent or better for the fourth straight game and is shooting 59.3 percent from the field and 50 percent (27-of-54) from three-point range in its last four games.

* The Rockets are now 8-0 this season when four or more players score in double figures and 12-0 when scoring 80 or more points.

* Toledo's 11 turnovers equaled their second-lowest total of the season.

* Buffalo's 33 fouls are the most by a Rocket opponent this season.

Individual Notes:

* Senior guard Keith Triplett equaled his season high with 29 points for the third time this season. He moved into a tie for 11th place on the Rockets' all-time scoring list with Jim Swaney (1976-80) with 1,329 points.

* Sophomore guard Sammy Villegas continued his hot streak from three-point range with a 4-for-6 showing and is shooting 76.9 percent (10-of-13) from three-point range in the MAC Tournament.

* Senior center A.J. Shellabarger scored 12 points to register his first double-digit scoring outing in the MAC Tournament. Shellabarger also equaled his career high with three steals.

* Freshman forward Florentino Valencia's 10-point outing was his sixth in his last 11 games.

* Freshman guard Justin Ingram equaled his season high with a team-high six rebounds.